Mental Health

A few weeks ago BuzzFeed observed a mental health awareness week. They posted several well made videos about mental health. Usually I choose one or two videos on a topic and incorporate them into a blog post, but BuzzFeed made so many good videos that I’ve decided to just compile some of them here. I hope one/some of these speak to you in a useful way.

Therapy / Counseling

“People Talk About Their First Therapy Session”

“What People Who Go to Therapy Want You to Know”

Mental Health Awareness

Living With a Mental Disorder

“What It’s Like to Hear “Just Get Better””

Depression/Self-Esteem

“What It’s Like to Be an Outsider”

Anxiety

“7 Problems Only Anxious People Understand”

“Drawing What Anxiety Feels Like”

Medications

“My Pill Journey”

Sometimes finding the right medication to treat a mental health disorder can be a lot of work. It typically takes a couple of weeks for many medications to take full effect and everyone responds to each medication in their own way. Sometimes it can take a few tries to get the right medication and dosage.

“What People Who Take Mental Health Medication Want You To Know”

Abuse

“What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Emotional Abuse.”

Self Harm

“12 Confessions of People Who Self-Harm”

Eating Disorders

“What People With Eating Disorders Want You To Know”

PTSD

“What PTSD is Really Like”

ADHD

“What ADHD Feels Like”

“Seven Everyday Struggles of People With ADHD”

If you or someone you love are suffering from any of these issues, it may be time to consider counseling. Give me or another therapist a call to talk about what is going on in your life and how therapy can help.